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SNAP 103-6 APPLICATION PROCESSING Voter Registration

Supersedes: SNAP 103-6 (07/06/2022) Reference: National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA); 52 USC § 20501, et. seq.; §13-2- 221, MCA. Overview: At a minimum, the following must be available to program applicants at public assistance agencies: 1. Mail voter-registration application (MT-RVA) forms at the time of each program application, recertification, or change of address, unless the applicant, in writing, declines to register to vote; 2. Assistance in completing the form, unless the applicant refuses assistance; and, 3. Acceptance of completed voter-registration forms for transmittal to state election officials. Under the law, such agencies are required to provide each applicant who registers to vote with the same degree of assistance in completing the voter-registration form as is provided in completing program forms, unless the applicant refuses such assistance. DPHHS must provide individuals who do not decline voter registration or assistance in completing forms with: 1. A Montana Voter Registration Application (MT-VRA); 2. Assistance in completing the MT-VRA; and 3. Collection of completed MT-VRAs from clients. DPHHS is also required to: 1. Provide specific notes to individuals regarding their NVRA rights; 2. Accept and submit completed MT-VRAs to the election administrator in the individual’s county of residence; and, 3. Report information to the Montana Secretary of State regarding the actions DPHHS undertakes to fulfill its duties under the NVRA and § 13-2-221, MCA.

No DPHHS employee may: